Author: Patemoshela Lukolo
RMB Report Points to Africa’s Growing Investment Potential
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Africa remains an attractive destination for long-term investment despite global uncertainty, according to RMB’s Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26 report released this week. The report, authored by RMB Chief Economist Isaah Mhlanga, outlines…
PPP Investments Electrify 257 Homes in Karibib Settlement
By: Patemoshela Lukolo The Usab Informal Settlement in Karibib has been connected to the national grid, bringing power to 257 households through a joint initiative involving the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, Erongo RED, Navachab Gold Mine,…
Charcoal Production Not Without Challenges in Communal Areas
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Full-time charcoal producer Vitjitua Uaendere, based in the Okahandja district of the Otjozondjupa Region, notes how the growing industry is transforming the lives of workers and their communities, but success requires patience, dedication, and careful…
Windhoek Marks Health and Hygiene Promotion Month
By: Patemoshela Lukolo The City of Windhoek has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting hygiene and sanitation as part of efforts to strengthen public health and reduce preventable diseases. This was highlighted during the official commemoration of the 2025 Health…
Heritage Week Focused on Passing Culture to Future Generations
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Namibia marked Heritage Week in the past week with calls from government and traditional leaders to preserve cultural practices and ensure they are passed on to younger generations. The official celebration was held at…
Namibia Hosts Regional Training on Chemical Weapons Emergency Response
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Namibia is hosting the 2025 Integrated Advanced Course and Exercise on Assistance and Protection Against Chemical Weapons for Anglophone States Parties in Africa. The week-long training opened on Monday at the Seaside Hotel & Spa in Swakopmund…
Farmers Welcome Certified Seed Initiative, Call for Expansion
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Farmers in northern Namibia have welcomed the establishment of a certified seed sector, saying it will reduce dependence on imports and ease the burden of high input costs. Speaking to Eagle FM, Ohangwena farmer Asser Nghipewa…
EU, Nam Reaffirm Ties in Trade and Multilateral Cooperation
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Namibia and the European Union (EU) held their 2025 Partnership Dialogue in Windhoek on Monday, reaffirming ties in trade, development, and multilateral cooperation, while reviewing progress on joint initiatives in energy, governance, and social development. The meeting…
Heroes’ Day 2025: Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Unity, Peace, and Development
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Namibia marked the 59th anniversary of the start of the Namibian War of Independence yesterday with a solemn national commemoration in Katima Mulilo, where President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a call for unity, peace, and socio-economic transformation. The…
Cautious Optimism Placed on Youth Fund
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Business and economic leaders have expressed cautious optimism over the recently announced N$257 million National Youth Fund (NYF), describing it as a potential game-changer for youth entrepreneurship if managed effectively. Businessman Johannes Robert, a boilermaker by profession,…